September 23 marks the launch of the 2019-20 Homework Diner season. Nearly 8,000 meals were served at the 2018-19 Homework Diners. 

If you aren't already familiar, Homework Diners are a collaborative effort between United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools and a number of our Middle Grades Network Partners. We appreciate the YMCA of WNC who is helping us connect to federal resources to offset some of our food costs for students.

One of the most visited pages on our website is our employment opportunities page and right now, traffic is spiking as we have three positions available. While we need to promote these positions far and wide and hope that you will help us in doing so, we also want to take a moment to recognize the great people who will be leaving us. 

The WNC Social Justice Advocacy Guide is led by former United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County teammember, Ron Katz. Be sure to sign up for their informative updates about educational opportunties and voting related activities and events in the area. 

Here are just a few events from the most recent newsletter:

In an attempt to better understand issues that are relevant to our local and national communities United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts an ongoing book group. First designed for our own staff, we now welcome anyone from the community.